KPMG International appoints new heads of global advisory and AI strategy
KPMG International has appointed two US-based partners – Rob Fisher and Steve Chase – as global head of advisory and global head of AI & digital innovation, respectively.
Based in Richmond, VA, Rob Fisher will lead KPMG’s more than 100,000 global advisory professionals – driving the business line’s strategy, growth, and alignment across country member firms.
Fisher succeeds Carl Carande, who is retiring after 25 years with the Big Four firm.
Fisher will continue to serve as vice chair for advisory at KPMG US, a role he has held since July. He has been with KPMG for over 30 years and previously served as US consulting leader for financial services and US sustainability leader.
Fisher began his career in KPMG’s audit practice before moving on to consulting.
He has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Virginia.
“It’s a privilege to step into this role at such a transformative time for clients and the Advisory business,” said Fisher. “Amidst the disruption of AI and compound volatility in the external environment, it is more critical than ever that we invest in capabilities that help clients navigate with speed, innovation and trust.”
Based in Dallas, Steve Chase will lead the KPMG International network’s efforts to scale AI-enabled client solutions and accelerate internal transformation.
He succeeds David Rowlands, who is retiring after serving as KPMG’s inaugural global head of AI.
Chase will continue to serve as vice chair for AI & digital innovation at KPMG US, a role he has held since October 2023.
He has 20+ years of consulting and executive leadership experience focusing on technology and business transformation. Chase has been with KPMG since 2004 and previously served as US consulting leader and US management consulting leader.
Before KPMG, he spent nine years with BearingPoint, where he was VP of the wireless and cable practice.
Chase has an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin and a bachelor’s degree in economics and philosophy from the College of William & Mary.
“It’s an honor to step into this role at a moment when AI is fundamentally reshaping how work gets done,” said Chase. “We’re building on a strong foundation—and as agents usher in the next wave of disruption, we have a real opportunity to lead with clarity, consistency, and speed.”
KPMG in a press release said the appointments are part of its “Collective Strategy” to embed AI into client service delivery.
The accounting and consulting firm says that in the last year it has integrated agentic capabilities into its client delivery systems for tax, audit, and advisory services.
“These platforms are reshaping how KPMG professionals work, enabling faster, smarter, and more scalable solutions,” the firm said.
